Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2011
Filing Date: July 5, 2011
Business Overview: A global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, and grain.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of the earnings release. It does not contain specific financial data for the second quarter of 2011. The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document, as the actual financial results for the period have not yet been released.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Earnings Release Schedule: Financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, are scheduled for release before the market open on August 4, 2011.
- Conference Call: Management will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 4, 2011.
- Access Details:
- Webcast: Available via the company website (www.dianashippinginc.com).
- Telephone: 1-877-407-8291 (U.S.) or 1-201-689-8345 (International).
- Replay: Available via telephone with Account number 362 and Replay ID 375450.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual financial results when released on August 4, 2011, as this filing contains no performance data.
- Confirm the company's operational status and fleet utilization through the upcoming conference call.
- Note the specific contact information for investor relations: Ioannis Zafirakis (Director, Executive Vice-President and Secretary).